Topsy-Turvy Socks by Kountingsheep

Topsy-Turvy Socks

Knitting
October 2022
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 0 - 2.0 mm
437 yards (400 m)
3 sizes
English
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Topsy-Turvy Socks are inspired by Alice in Wonderland in all its wonderful adaptations. The pattern includes 3 sizes, written top down with a slip stitch heel flap and Kitchener toe. These cute socks use similar stitch patterns to the Topsy-Turvy Tea Party pattern found here. Use 9 mini skeins to create this fun and quirky pattern!

For original yarn kit from 7th Floor Yarns, click here.

SIZE
Size 1 (2, 3) to fit 8”/20 cm (9”/22.5 cm, 10”/25 cm)
actual foot circumference. Leg and foot lengths customizable

GAUGE
32 sts and 44 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette St, blocked

NEEDLES
US Size 0 (2 mm) needles of choice for working small circumference

YARN
-7th Floor Yarns Fingering Weight (65% Superwash
Merino/20% Nylon/15% Yak)
-One full size skein - 464 yards/100 grams per skein in color “Tea Party” (MC)
-8 mini skeins - 92 yards/20 grams per skein in colors:

  • Color A - Alice
  • Color B - Doormouse
  • Color C - Mad Hatter
  • Color D - Cheshire Cat
  • Color E - March Hare
  • Color F - Caterpillar
  • Color G - White Rabbit
  • Color H - Queen of Hearts

-Or a similar fingering weight yarn in colors of choice. Approximately one mini skein is used of MC and half of the yardage of the mini skeins are used for the rest of the colors. You will need about 92 yards/20 grams of MC and 368 yards/80 grams total of Colors A-H for one pair of socks.